Information Technology Net Developer
Neenah, WI - USA
Job Summary
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Neenah WI (onsite)
Contract Duration: 4-5 months
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled / WPF Developer for a contract role to support the development and enhancement of a laboratory information management and instrument integration system. This role involves building a desktop application with complex instrument integrations device communication data processing workflows and reporting capabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in WPF-based UI development backend application logic hardware/device integration and real-time data handling in laboratory or instrument-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop a WPF-based desktop application using a modular and scalable architecture
- Build and enhance workflows supporting laboratory data capture calibration measurement review and reporting
- Implement device integration frameworks for multiple laboratory instruments and peripheral devices
- Develop device management and configuration modules including health checks status monitoring thresholds and communication settings
- Handle serial communication and device connectivity using COM protocols device APIs and SDKs
- Implement multithreading and asynchronous programming patterns for real-time instrument interaction and responsive UI behavior
- Develop data access offline data handling synchronization and upload capabilities
- Enable data export reporting and printing functionalities
- Collaborate with engineering product and QA teams on architecture testing strategy and deployment planning
- Perform end-to-end validation integration testing and issue resolution across device and application workflows
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 8 years of experience in software development
- Strong proficiency in WPF and desktop UI development
- Solid experience with C# Core / .NET Framework
- Hands-on experience with serial communication and COM port-based integrations
- Strong understanding of multithreading and asynchronous programming using Task and async/await
- Experience integrating hardware devices through APIs SDKs or communication protocols
- Knowledge of database access technologies such as or ORMs
- Experience with modular application architecture and desktop application design
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in device-connected environments
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with laboratory systems scientific instruments or embedded device integrations
- Familiarity with LIMS workflows sample/result handling or regulated lab environments
- Knowledge of NI libraries or equivalent integration frameworks
- Experience with installer creation and deployment packaging
- Exposure to offline-first applications and sync mechanisms
Work Model
- Onsite role at PACE Centre Neenah
- Close collaboration with engineering product and quality teams
- Agile sprint-based delivery model
Scope Highlights
- Multi-device and instrument integration
- Calibration workflows and scientific data processing
- Real-time data acquisition and validation
- Reporting export and enterprise system integration
- End-to-end system validation and deployment support